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Assembly Technician

Job in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, 67232, USA
Listing for: TAD PGS, Inc
Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Assembly, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Rapid Response Aircraft Structures Technician in Wichita, KS. Job .

Assemble, install, seal, rig, inspect and complete precision and other structural and system components, working from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures. Functional test and correct, fit form and function of assemblies and components.

Responsibilities
  • Obtain required information from prints, charts, sketches, work instructions, documents, verbal and electronic information.
  • Use shop mathematics and precision measuring and or test instruments to complete work assignments and functional test assemblies and components.
  • Utilize tooling in the assembly of components into sub-assemblies or end items.
  • Verify work performed is per work instructions and meets process and/or engineering specification. Identify discrepancies found per applicable procedure.
  • Ensure equipment and tool certification occurs per procedure.
  • Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (where applicable, replacing machine filters, changing standard light bulbs on machines and equipment, maintaining lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).
  • Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across isle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation. On an exception basis, move product to the next operation within a building.
  • Perform work within allotted schedules.
  • Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees at all classification levels.
  • Assist in the training of other assembly personnel in assembly, installation and inspections techniques.
  • Cross trains in inspection and becomes SIA qualified, Level A1. Verifies dimensions of parts using both mechanical and electronic measurement tools and, relative to these inspection duties, initiate and document corrective action for programming issues and other problems.
  • Qualifications

    Employee must have the skill and knowledge to perform in all of the general functions of the Assembly Mechanic listed below:
    Sealer, Assembler, Sub Assembly, Assembler/Installer, Structures. Inspection to include the following:

    • Maintain required personal certifications.
    • Perform complete inspection, including first part review of procured or fabricated parts and assemblies.
    • Initiate and document any non-conforming condition for Material Review Board action.
    • Perform process surveillance to assure compliance with requirements.
    • Prepare and maintain quality records.

    Setup and operate conventional and Computerized Numerical Controlled (CNC) fastening equipment, similar to Multi-Task Gantry, C-Frames, IPAC, to assemble components in accordance with engineering specifications, and/or the employee must have the skill and knowledge to perform in two or more of the specialties listed below:
    Assembly/Installation, Doors, Integral Fuel Cell Sealing, Precision Bench Assembly, Pressure and vacuum testing.

    Provide high-level technical support and leadership relative to assembly and installation.

    Skills:

    11+ years of Structures/Sheet metal experience required. Must be able to pass the plate test to sustain on the project. Must be able to work any shift assigned, OT/weekends as per business needs.

    Benefits
    • Direct deposit
    • Free career counseling services
    • 401(k)
    • Select paid holidays
    • Short-term disability insurance
    • Skills training
    • Employee referral bonus
    • Affordable medical coverage plan
    • Daily Pay (in some locations)

    Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include those listed above. For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

    EEO Statement

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit ://. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
    The California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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